News Archive

Students to Test VeoRide Electric Scooters on Campus
August 1, 2019
Arkansas State University will host a test of electric scooters this fall from its campus mobility partner, VeoRide.
Museum to Host Grand Opening of 'Rockabilly' Exhibit
July 29, 2019
On Thursday, Aug. 15, ASU Museum teams up with the broadcasting service of A-State, KASU, to celebrate the opening of the newly completed rockabilly exhibit, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Graduates to Receive Diplomas at Summer Commencement
July 26, 2019
JONESBORO – More than 1,600 graduating students will receive diplomas during the 2019 summer commencement ceremony at Arkansas State University, Friday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m., in the First National Bank Arena, 217 Olympic Drive, in Jonesboro.
Dr. Justin Castro Named Department of History Chair 
July 26, 2019
JONESBORO – Dr. Justin Castro will serve as the chair for the Department of History at Arkansas State University this fall, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Communication Dr. Carl Cates announced this week.
KASU Encourages Collective Contributions for Transmitter Fund
July 25, 2019
JONESBORO — A transmitter fund page, KASU.org/Inspire, has been established on the website for Arkansas State University’s radio station, KASU 91.9 FM, for contributions toward the purchase of a transmitter to continue reaching the northeast...
Bud Kennedy Named Interim Dean, College of Agriculture
July 25, 2019
JONESBORO – Veteran College of Agriculture administrator Dr. Donald (Bud) Kennedy has been appointed the interim dean of the college by Arkansas State University, Provost Alan Utter announced this week.
KASU Music Night with Lost Pizza to Feature Mark Currey
July 23, 2019
JONESBORO –KASU 91.9 FM, Arkansas State University’s radio station, and Lost Pizza Company are collaborating for a special “KASU Music Night” featuring singer-songwriter Mark Currey. This free event will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July...
Hurdle Promoted to Associate Dean of Students
July 23, 2019
Alexis Hurdle has been promoted to associate dean of students at Arkansas State University, Dean of Students Dr. Martha Spack announced this week.
Rice for Our Future
July 22, 2019
Arkansas State researchers and students are part of a major grant project to determine what strains of rice flourish under higher growing temperatures. There is global impact in the test beds just south of Jonesboro.
ASU System Signs Services MOU with Henderson State University
July 19, 2019
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas State University System and Henderson State University today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the system to provide various operations support services to the university.